Clinical Assistant
Location: El Paso, Texas
Description: Texas Tech University is currently interviewing Clinical Assistant right now, this job will be reside in Texas. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Employees in this classification provide patient care management to an assigned clinic in the areas of clerical and clinical duties. In clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from phys! ician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form. In office setting, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions.
Major/Essential Functions
Responsible for manning the Referral/Pediatric/VA Hot Line. Scheduling appointments according to the guidelines provided by Faculty/Administrator.
Work is performed under pressure of deadlines.
Employee will assist the nursing team scheduling and working with physician in the clinic setting. Employee will prepare patients for exams and treatments.
Assist physicians/nurses for various procedures and physical exams. Receive and respond to patient medical telephone call. Fill out necessary referral forms for laboratory and other hospital services. Employee gives all ! information needed for scheduling staff to follow up appointme! nts, give discharge instructions and document in the chart. Keep current all patient medical documentation to be reviewed signed by physician, sign and index into patients EMR charts. Performance of other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor chair. Administrator or Faculty member. Provide medical consultation support for departments call center.
Occasional Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
License/Certification:
Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty. Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty that particular work will be performed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual â€" English/Spanish
Security Sensitive?
Yes
Security Level (TTU only)
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
If yes, are select agents used in this laboratory?
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly (Non-Exempt)
Job Type
Full Time
Campus/Unit
Texas Tech University HSC - El Paso
Work Location
El Paso
Zip Code
79905
Job Open Date
11/08/2013
Job Close Date
11/22/2013
Special Instructions to Applicants
Documented completion of required CEU’s to maintain certification.
Physical Demands
2/3 Stand, Walk, Use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.
2/3 Lift up to 10 pounds.
Special Vision requirements for this job:
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object! into sharp focus)
Moderate Noise (examples: business o! ffice with computers and printers, light traffic)
Salary Grade
507
Hourly Pay Range
9.99 - 14.12
Monthly Pay Range
1731.60 - 2447.47
Internal Candidates Only?
No
Internal Cand Open Date
Internal Cand Closing Date
EEO Statement:
The entities of Texas Tech University System are Equal Opportunity employers and are in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (Texas Labor Code, Chapter 21), Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, and employs without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.
Quick Link
http://jobs.texastech.edu: 80/postings/58414
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This job will be opened on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 22:19:15 GMT